Cannabis Extraction & Processing
Why is Cannabis Testing Important?
What is cannabis testing and why do we need it? In this article, we discuss the importance of cannabis testing, what to test for and some of the challenges faced by cannabis testing labs.
The Problem With Delta-8 THC
Christopher Tasker, CEO of the cannabis firm Global Cannabinoid Solutions, explores the many issues posed by the delta-8 THC boom.
European CBD Company Reacts to the EFSA’s Decision to Halt Novel Foods Process
Susanne Caspar, CEO of Linnea, a Switzerland-based CBD company, tells Analytical Cannabis what comes next after the EFSA's recent decision.
How to Decarb Weed
Ever wondered how to decarboxylate cannabis in an oven? Analytical Cannabis breaks down the process in this article and the science behind decarboxylation.
Oregon Bans Synthetic Cannabis
Oregon is set to become the first US state to ban the sale of synthetic cannabinoid products.
Understanding Sources of Heavy Metals in Cannabis and Hemp: Benefits of a Risk Assessment Strategy – Part 4
In the fourth and final part of their new series, Rob Thomas and Tony Destefano explore potential elemental sources in the production, packaging, and delivery of cannabis consumer products.
Understanding Sources of Heavy Metals in Cannabis and Hemp: Benefits of a Risk Assessment Strategy – Part 3
In the third part of their new series, Rob Thomas and Tony Destefano examine the critically important step of extracting cannabinoids from the biomass, the flower, and other parts of the cannabis plant.
The Process and Chemistry Behind Supercritical CO2 Extraction
Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction has become one of the most favored extraction methods within the cannabis industry. But how does it work? Sabrina Didado, founder and CEO of Cosmic Harvest Hemp, explained all in her recent Analytical Cannabis presentation.
Heavy Metals Analysis in Hemp Extract Products
Speaking at Analytical Cannabis’ recent extraction symposium, Diane Pickett and Serena Giovinazzi of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Division of Food Safety detailed new results from their laboratory’s research into heavy metal contamination in hemp extracts.
